I've been a member here for quite a while, but mainly lurked the last several years. Bowsite was the first Internet forum I joined way back when we got our new Gateway desktop. I was recently diagnosed with nonhodgkin T cell Lymphoma. 3 years ago I fought and beat NHL B cell. In my first battle I used my love of hunting to escape the grind of chemo by researching new gear, planning bucket list hunts and setting hunting goals. I've not come close to accomplishing those yet, and this Cancer will not stop me. I'm booked for Kodiak Island Blacktail this November, New Zealand Red Stag next Spring and Fall of 19 will find me in the NWT for Mtn Caribou. I love our elk hunting here in Wyoming and took a 6x6 opening day of 15 after chemo. I'll focus on that goal again as my last chemo w bone marrow transplant is scheduled for early August. I will be skinny, hairless and weak on the outside but Strong in Spirit. MB

Stay strong my friend,,,, I know its easy to say, but the mind is a powerful thing.... surgeons saved my life last October, and I remember never complaining, because looking out the window, to the other side, I knew they were having chemo.......

Sounds like you got a plan to give you reason. I used the same things to get me through chemo and the battle for health and normalcy afterwards. Good luck, have faith in God through Jesus Christ, and keep your eye on the prize. God Bless

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I have strong Faith in Jesus Christ and know the power of Prayer! In Febuary of this year I was physically feeling like something wasn't right, but answered the call when a buddy said conditions were right to cut a lion track. A few days and lots of effort later the #1 critter on my bucket list fell to the Hoyt. I was one happy guy!

Warren, you’re in my prayers. I can never repay the help you offered so freely when I drew my moose permit. Because of your help, I was able to cross my bull off MY bucket list. Again, MANY thanks!

In less than a month, 5yrs will have passed since my wife’s bone marrow transplant, so I know only too well the challenges ahead of you. But there’s no doubt in my mind your faith, your attitude, and the power of prayer will see you through. You’ll be stronger and tougher than ever. God Bless, and congrats on a great cat!

Warren, Having Cancer has a way of changing the way we view life. I know it did me 8 years ago when I had just turned 70 years. I was lucky, as I had non-Hodgkin B cell lymphoma also, but not in an organ, and the tumor was gone after the second of 6 chemo treatments. Eight years free now.

During treatments in March-May, I lost 28 # and all of the hair on my body and later much of the strength I needed to pull back my compound and recurve bow. BUT I also knew I just wanted to go elk hunting in the fall even if for only a few days. Later and prior to the season I gained enough strength back to shoot my 55# recurve bow. I did go elk hunting for three days and more surprising, when I hunted Nebraska in November, with the stick, I killed my very first PY WT buck.

Like you, my love of the out of doors with a bow in hand gave me the hope and strength to continue the HUNT and like you, it might be a HUNT OF A LIFE TIME.

Time moves more quickly as we mature in life and one of my favorite saying is " we only go around once in life, so grab up all of the gusto as you can as this life is not a dress rehearsal for the next one.

Your attitude is great! I also beat that B cell ten years ago. You have been there done that and know what your up against. Positive attitude is huge along support from your family and friends. You can beat it again. Keep living your life daily the way you always do. I'll be pulling for you!

Warren, on April 28, 2015 I was having surgery in Pittsburgh, Pa. They lost me on the table. As you can see, I am still here. I do look at things a lot different now. Even though I worked for 19 years in the ICU and saw a lot of death. I never thought it would happen to me so soon. I too, spent plenty of time in the woods and outdoors. I am retiring in june 2019. Please keep us posted. We will be your strength.

Stay strong, live clean and stay positive. I was diagnosed with lung cancer in Aug 2008 and given 6 months to live. It has a way of changing the way you look at things. I just had my 9 year post chemo check up and all is well,, well at least I am cancer free but still am falling apart. LOL Stay positive, smile often and laugh. Be well, Jay